RIM's BlackBerry Media Box has been given a name and preliminary features in a follow-up rumor. Internally codenamed the Cyclone, it's said to resemble a larger version of the BlackBerry Presenter (pictured). NerdBerry's source for the tips was told it would have Netflix and YouTube at a minimum for services.
The media hub would appropriately look for and share content from other devices on the network. Hardware details are scarce outside of HDMI output and Wi-Fi for networking.
RIM has been working on creating a more Apple-like ecosystem for some time and added the BlackBerry PlayBook as part of what may be a larger strategy to move beyond just its core phones. The Cyclone would help RIM improve media playback on its usually business-centric hardware as well as give it a footprint even in homes where no one owns a BlackBerry.
By Electronista Staff